Pheidole pallidula
Hormiga bicefalina mediterránea
Pheidole pallidula
Mediterranean Big-headed Ant
Species with two very distinct worker castes: minims (small) and soldiers with enormous heads. Soldiers crush seeds and defend the colony. One of the most visually fascinating species.
24–32 °C
40–60%
5,000–50,000
Not required
⚡ Fast
Every 3 days
Recommended feeding
Carbohydrates
Proteins
Seeds
Very active omnivore. Soldiers need hard seeds to exercise their mandibles.
April – June
Hot afternoons (26–32°C) with low humidity. Diurnal flight on clear, dry days.
Among the first flights of the year in Mediterranean Spain. Queens are small and fast. Common in sandy soils and open fields.
This species produces soldiers (majors) with differentiated morphology.
Extremely agile. The formicarium must be very well sealed. They escape through minimal gaps.
Queen activity by month
Estimated queen fertility (%)
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